Update your Wi-Fi cameras, else malware could infect your network
You already know you should keep your computer, tablet, and phone updated to keep them secure (or at least I hope you know that by now, otherwise I’m not doing my job). But a recent…
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Kwikset Halo Select review: Wi-Fi and Matter in a single smart lock
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Solid operation plus high-grade security certification from BHMA Wi-Fi built in, along with Matter Excellent geofencing system Cons Buggy initial setup had to be fixed with a factory reset…
How to solve intermittent Wi-Fi connections with HomeKit and other smart devices
Recently, I found that one of our home security cameras that supports Apple’s HomeKit framework and HomeKit Secure Video for iCloud clip storage had started to flip on and off the local network. I would…
Say goodbye to patchy home Wi-Fi with this simple $15 booster
I know just how annoying it is when Wi-Fi reception is crappy in certain areas of the house. If you’re suffering from this too, you might be considering upgrading to an expensive new router to…
Reolink Duo 3 WiFi review: Twin lenses and Wi-Fi 6 connectivity
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent image quality, plus color night vision 180-degree panoramic view Flexible wireless setup with dual-band Wi-Fi 6 Cons Industrial design won’t be appealing to all users Ethernet connection required…
Meet Wi-Fi 8, which trades speed for a more reliable experience
The next generation of Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi 8, is currently being developed behind closed doors. This time, the emphasis isn’t on pure speed, but instead on improving the user experience. Wi-Fi 8, known right now as…
Apple is about to switch to its own Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chip
Apple is getting ready to replace the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips in its products, currently supplied by Broadcom, with a chip of its own design. According to a new report from Bloomberg, the company has…
ASRock’s new OLED monitors have built-in Wi-Fi antennas
There are now so many OLED monitors on the market that new ones need to be notably cheap in order to attract attention. But ASRock is trying a different approach with its newest models: the…
Fix your spotty home Wi-Fi signal with this simple $27 gadget
If you have patchy Wi-Fi in certain areas of your home, there’s an easy and affordable fix in the shape of this TP-Link AC1200 Wi-Fi Extender. Now available for $27 at Amazon, this tiny gadget…
How to enhance your network security with private Wi-Fi network addresses
You might think that connecting anonymously to a public Wi-Fi network doesn’t reveal much about you. You might be using a VPN (virtual private network) to protect everything you do. Even if you aren’t, the…